Prepared To Fight For YourParental Rights

West Des Moines Child Custody Attorneys

Ready to Fight for Your Relationship with Your Child

During
divorce and child custody disputes, many parents worry they will not have the
parenting time they need to maintain strong bonds with their child. At
The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, we understand how important parenting
time is to develop and nurture parent-child relationships. Located in
West Des Moines, our child custody lawyers work hard to get clients the
custody and visitation orders they need to protect their parental rights.

Protecting Your Parental Rights

As a parent, you have the right to establish and maintain a meaningful
relationship with your child. At The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, we
will help you protect that right. Our West Des Moines child custody attorneys
are dedicated and skilled professionals. We are always prepared for a
fight and use every legal tool available to protect our clients' parent-child bonds.

In Iowa, there are two types of custody:

Physical custody refers to the amount of time children and parents spend together.

Legal custody refers to each parent's power to make decisions regarding the health,
education and general welfare of his or her child.

In Iowa, there is no presumption of joint custody. Instead, parents must
petition the court for joint physical care. Judges then make custody and
visitation determinations based on the best interests of the child.

When children are born outside of marriage, additional steps must be taken
to establish paternity before fathers have custody rights to their children.
At The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, our child custody lawyers in Des
Moines, Iowa help fathers establish their paternal rights.

Parenting Plans

Parenting plans are often used to determine custody and
visitation schedules. Parenting plans are complex documents. While they must clearly
dictate how parenting time is shared, transportation schedules, how school
events will be attended and where children will spend weekends and holidays,
they must be flexible enough to accommodate the realities of life.

Contact us now to schedule a free consultation with a West Des Moines child custody lawyer!

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